Good Morning Thread - Come say good morning, tell us what you've got on today. :)

We have this thread on TilersForums.com and it's just been restarted because the old thread had 20,000 replies and 500,000 views. And there were 700 pages. Started to lag a bit on slow connections.

I think we had a bash of this before, but I can't find the thread, so thought I'd start another one off.

If you have time in the mornings, come post in the thread before you head off to work, let us know what you've got on and what the weather is like in your area etc. Anything at all is fine.

Posts and likes get counted towards your total stats in this thread.

So GOOOD MORNING PEOPLE - WEATHER IS NICE TODAY IN STOKE. I'M THANKFUL IT'S FRIDAY, HAD A RUBBISH WEEK. THANK GOD IT'S OVER.

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[littlespark]

Thanks for the informative response, we have managed to stay clear, but then I am a miserable old man who does not socialise or go to work, the only person we see is the Tesco delivery driver every Monday and even then we keep our distance, wear masks and surgical gloves, I suppose one day I will have to go beyond the confines of our place and heaven help anyone who invades my space.

My wife got it back in February… but she works in a nursery school, so not surprising. I’ve always wore a mask when in peoples homes, whether the current guidelines or not.
The kids are at the same school, and followed their rules as needed. The younger one still hasn’t had it…. At least we don’t think she’s had it.

While we’ve been away, there has been open air concerts locally… so likely another rise in numbers from there.
Michael Buble, Bryan Adams and Tears For Fears… all on different days in one week at the same venue.
Although after the first night, they realised people could park up on the other side of the river, sit on a hill and watch it for nothing.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Many years ago I used to camp on the hill just outside the main part of Monaco and watch the Grand Prix for nothing, but then they very inconsiderately built a few hotels in the way.

 

[littlespark]

Ok.. own up... Who is "Ghostly Whimbrel"?
I know its one of you lot!

Part 2

Motorhome that pulled out eventually passes us. My wife says that the woman in the passenger seat has a dog on her lap.... I not sure that's particularly legal now.
Keep watching until about a minute in, when the copper coloured Discovery passes. The motorhome then pulls out in front of them... causing them, and the car behind to brake...

 

[littlespark]

Day 4, and the +ve line is as dark as Saturday…

Got the grass cut, so not wasting days here.


Ok, actual conversation my wife had in a sleepy borders town… she was picking something up, needed cash.

“Hi… do you do cash back?”

“No… but there’s a cash line up the street”

“ oh good. Is it far?”

“Not far… just up there… points….. the building with the square windows”





Huh? The SQUARE windows?!?!

 

[littlespark]

Back to #840. First day I’ve had a good look at the MGB. And a sit in it.

I’m not going to fit unless the roof is down.

It’s not an original MG colour… or so FIL reckons, and he had been in the motor trade from the 60’s.

Not original radio…. Anyone know where I can get an 8-track?

 

[DPG]

Back to #840. First day I’ve had a good look at the MGB. And a sit in it.

I’m not going to fit unless the roof is down.

It’s not an original MG colour… or so FIL reckons, and he had been in the motor trade from the 60’s.

Not original radio…. Anyone know where I can get an 8-track?



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Nice car.

You'll get an 8 track player on ebay.

 

[littlespark]

Well, today was never going to run smoothly.

Took car into garage this morning to find a rattle that isn’t always there… Got eldest to pick up from train station at 1:30 after her little trip to London… so I organised a nice easy downlight fit out today in a kitchen I’m working in….

All measured and worked out beforehand so I wouldn’t hit a beam…..


That’ll be the joiners strapping holding up the lowered ceiling… @*%#

On the plus side… it’s a bungalow. He’ll just have to refix from above. It should have been screwed directly to the original beams.

 

[littlespark]

TV news.

RIP Nichelle Nichols... The original Uhura... who's next? Chekov, Sulu or Kirk? (i think that's all that's left now)

Women's Euro final.... Yes, im a Scot, and I shouldn't be rooting for the English... but it is what it is.
I started watching just as extra time started... Yes... Well done.... Its home, at last.

And.... Coming up to the final of Love Island.... Totally not interested, but eldest has been watching it...
So... Which one is Eck, and which one is Sue?

 

[littlespark]

Today I will be mostly avoiding the Tour of Britain cycle race as it meanders across the Scottish Borders.

Will be watching it later on ITV4 if anyone wants to see our lovely scenery…

Let’s see…. Potholes, cobbled streets and roadkill. I see a couple of pile-ups happening.
Not to mention the ignorant members of the public that just don’t see “road closed” signs and will park in the daftest places.

The kids will also be late home from school as the bus will be delayed.

 

[marconi]

I am taking my 84 yo father in law for walk, coffee and chat. He has early signs of dementia.

 

[littlespark]

Checking the route of the the tour of Britain, I’ll be watching the highlights tonight and play a game of “I-worked-in-that-building!”…. Should be at least 12….

I took a drive up the route local to me, and the pavements were already lined with spectators.

I got a cheer and a clap from the primary school kids

 

[James]

Yesterday, I did some work at a major rail project going on in the midlands.
i diagnosed a faulty 5 pin 16A plug and socket combo that had been damaged by use whilst not fully inserted.

in total it took 2 Hours to do a 20min job. 5 other people on site had to get involved to generate the permits, paperwork, etc.

it is difficult to see why the project is running over budget!

 

[Mike Johnson]

This arrived to my in box this morning, so I am going to be busy claiming my award. Strange no space after each comma, confusing Europe Mega Gold Lottery, United Nations, European Union located in San Antonio Texas, still shall I have the award in raw gold (is this nuggets) cash or wire transferred to my bank? . Anyone know who the European Federation Union are?

European Federation Union

Gold And Oil Funds Release

Scheme 2022/2023,U.S.A

Dear Valued Winner

Congratulations! Your Email Address has been randomly selected for an award of the sum of Three Million,five hundred thousand United States Dollars worth of Gold ($3,500 000.00 USD) at the ongoing Europe Mega Gold Lottery Online Awards 2022/2023

These Gold have been awarded to you by the United Nations Gold and Oil Sector of the European Union Federation.Payment Unit located in San Antonio,Texas, USA.

There are only two means of getting this award to your doorstep and it involves either delivering the raw gold to you or converted to cash($3.5m).But just incase you want this funds to be sent to you via bank to bank wire transfer,it can also be arranged at your cost since the initial awarded sum cannot be tampered by ORDER.

Make your choice right away and it would be arranged and handed over to our international courier delivery agent,who will make the delivery to your presented details ,which you are expected to fill out the information below:


Full Name:

Current Address:

Phone/Whatsapp No:

Any form of Identification:

Nearest Airport to your home:

Contact: Phillip Carl Thomas.

Claims Department Agent:

 

[James]

This arrived to my in box this morning, so I am going to be busy claiming my award. Strange no space after each comma, confusing Europe Mega Gold Lottery, United Nations, European Union located in San Antonio Texas, still shall I have the award in raw gold (is this nuggets) cash or wire transferred to my bank? . Anyone know who the European Federation Union are?

European Federation Union

Gold And Oil Funds Release

Scheme 2022/2023,U.S.A

Dear Valued Winner

Congratulations! Your Email Address has been randomly selected for an award of the sum of Three Million,five hundred thousand United States Dollars worth of Gold ($3,500 000.00 USD) at the ongoing Europe Mega Gold Lottery Online Awards 2022/2023

These Gold have been awarded to you by the United Nations Gold and Oil Sector of the European Union Federation.Payment Unit located in San Antonio,Texas, USA.

There are only two means of getting this award to your doorstep and it involves either delivering the raw gold to you or converted to cash($3.5m).But just incase you want this funds to be sent to you via bank to bank wire transfer,it can also be arranged at your cost since the initial awarded sum cannot be tampered by ORDER.

Make your choice right away and it would be arranged and handed over to our international courier delivery agent,who will make the delivery to your presented details ,which you are expected to fill out the information below:


Full Name:

Current Address:

Phone/Whatsapp No:

Any form of Identification:

Nearest Airport to your home:

Contact: Phillip Carl Thomas.

Claims Department Agent:

Congratulations
it must be nice to have someone pestering you to have so much gold.
if your not in, I presume they will just chuck it over the fence or leave it with a neighbour?

 

[littlespark]

Today I will be mostly watching BBC1 coverage of HM The Queens funeral.

Seen my brother in law twice so far. He’s in the first procession of pipes and drums on the left hand column. Scots guard piper, just in front of the drums.

 

[7029 dave]

Today I will be mostly watching BBC1 coverage of HM The Queens funeral.

Seen my brother in law twice so far. He’s in the first procession of pipes and drums on the left hand column. Scots guard piper, just in front of the drums.

Love to hear pipes and drums

 

[littlespark]

The Borders now has access to a second fast food restaurant…
Ok, it’s actually in north Northumberland.. but still driving distance…so todays dilemma is… McD or KFC?

 

[marconi]

The Borders now has access to a second fast food restaurant…
Ok, it’s actually in north Northumberland.. but still driving distance…so todays dilemma is… McD or KFC?

Neither. Have a Scotch pie

 

[littlespark]

Neither. Have a Scotch pie

Has to be from a bakers… not some supermarket… and it has to be a good bakers.

Scotch pie, inside a buttered roll…. It’s just a sandwich. It’s healthy!

 

[littlespark]

Been out this evening for a meal to celebrate my parents anniversary.

This menu item proves beyond doubt that our Scottish national dish is indeed a wild animal….

But I’m not sure about that particular cut…..



And if that’s not your thing…. Here’s a picture of a cheesecake.